I just finished a charming new book by Russ Roberts, entitled, "How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life". It is a quick, fun read, and brings to life the ideas of Adam Smith, the Scottish philosopher who is best known for his classic work, "The Wealth of Nations." That book is considered the ultimate defense of the capitalist system, and an explication of how self -interest can be the invisible hand that moves the economy. In this book however, Roberts focuses on a lesser known work of Smith's entitled, "The Theory of Moral Sentiments." While the Wealth of Nations focuses on the economic macrocosm, Moral Sentiments looks at the smaller circle of our relationships, and how we ought to behave to maximize those. Of most interest to mindful educators is his notion of the "impartial spectator." Smith notes how we have the ability to step back and look at our lives as if from a distance, as a spectator might watch a contest or game. This "me...